MindWolves Re-Mind Program

Purpose: To help adults who feel disturbed and drained by the daily onslaught of negativity by starting and ending their days with gratitude and positivity. Promise: To unlearn what you have learned by renewing your mind 1% every day. To build new habits, passion, and purpose little by little, drip-by-drip. What is it? The MindWolvesContinue reading "MindWolves Re-Mind Program"

Rising Early in Dark Days

It's hard not to wake up to an onslaught of negative news. Sadly, it's the norm. Traditional media and social media are ladened with hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, immorality, and impurity. These are the fruit of the Flesh. In fact, they make waking up hard to do. Contrast that with theContinue reading "Rising Early in Dark Days"

The Hunter, the Farmer, and the Camper

There once was a Hunter, Farmer, and Camper lost deep in the woods. To survive, they had to rely on each other. The Hunter said, "I'll venture out at dawn every day so that we have protein to eat. Whatever I kill, we'll share. I am gifted with a keen eye and fearless determination andContinue reading "The Hunter, the Farmer, and the Camper"

Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 11 – Ron Graziani

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 11 – Ron Graziani"

People-Pleasing

Affirmation feels good. When you're valued, heard, and elevated, it's encouraging. It's uplifting. It's especially gratifying when you don't expect it. When you're aim is to serve, not please, others, without expectation of anything in return, affirmation is motivating. This does raise the question of one's motive. To serve or to please? That is theContinue reading "People-Pleasing"

Love is the G.O.A.T.

Love is the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) leadership principle. If you truly understand it, it's transformative. You could be the most polished public speaker, but if you don't have love in your heart, then you're like a squawking bird. You could be the smartest person in the room, but if you don't have loveContinue reading "Love is the G.O.A.T."

Move 1% … A Simple Daily Game Plan

Great people are really just ordinary people with an extraordinary amount of determination. Great people don't know how to quit. Rather than listen to how they feel and procrastinate doing what they ought to do, they talk themselves into doing what they need to do. Here's a simple, transformative question to ask yourself every morning:Continue reading "Move 1% … A Simple Daily Game Plan"

DOB = July 4, 1776

Happy 245th birthday, America. I am grateful to be part of the celebration. As we prepare for your 250th, I wanted to share the 1776 Report. The digital copy is free at hillsdaleforliberty.com/1776Report. I believe we are on the cusp of another great civil war in America. This time, it's a war being fought overContinue reading "DOB = July 4, 1776"

Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 10 – Jamie Heynes

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 10 – Jamie Heynes"

Unimaginable: Life Without Dogs

Dozer, our blue boy Over the past 27 years, my family has had 8 dogs: Rudy (shar-pei), Sassy (shar-pei), Phil (chihuahua), Peri (shar-pei), Bolt (Boston terrier), Lucy (French bulldog), Honey (French bulldog), and Dozer (French bulldog). All but Lucy, Honey, and Dozer have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and each holds a special place in ourContinue reading "Unimaginable: Life Without Dogs"